The dramatic pursuit ended with a man being kncoked off his bicycle - and the driver in court.

Liverpool Crown Court witnessed the shocking scenes today as convicted burglar Ian Fenney sped off when a Lancashire Police patrol car began tailing his Volvo 560 on Pimbo Road in the town.

The 23-year-old was today given a 12 month jail sentence after he pleaded guilty to dangerous driving and possession of cannabis.

Sarah Holt, prosecuting, told the court Fenney was already on police bail for the drugs matters when the chase began at around 3pm on June 21.

She said: “Clearly in an attempt to get away from officers the vehicle accelerated reaching top speeds in excess of 105mph, in a 40mph zone. The officers pursued it but the vehicle failed to stop and continued along the road.”

Ms Holt played footage from the police car’s dashboard-mounted camera to the court.